Edwardian Silver Tazza with Pie-Crust Rim and Star Form Bowl
An Edwardian silver tazza, the pie-crust rim with scroll and leaf detail, the pierced bowl with star form centre, plain spreading pedestal base. Birmingham 1909 by William Aitkin. 300gms. Diameter 8.19 in.
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- Tazza - A tazza is a shallow saucer-like dish, either mounted on a stem and foot, or on a foot alone, used for drinking or serving small items of food. The word is derived from the Italian for "cup", plural tazze. Tazza are usually found in silver, ceramics or glass.
- Edwardian - The Edwardian period of English furniture and decorative arts design is named for Edward VII (1841 – 1910) who was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India for the brief period from 1901 until his death in 1910. It follows the Victorian period, in turn was followed by the Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. In Australia, designs of this period are also known as being in the Federation style.
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